Wheels, Couplers & Detail Kits

The next evolution of model train couplers starts and ends with the Kadee® Whisker® series of couplers. When we set out to improve upon the venerable No.5® we knew it had to be just as game-changing as the original. Often referred to as the "Whisker® version of the No.5®", the #148 has dethroned the classic #5 with an even longer-lasting and more reliable design. We took everything you loved about the No.5® and improved upon it. No more fumbling with centering springs. No more multi-piece assemblies. The Whisker® series of couplers is a true drop-in coupler. Use Kadee® Whisker® couplers in your next model and enjoy the most reliable and smooth coupling experience you've ever had. Always made right here in the USA with legendary Made In America quality. The #115 Whisker® coupler features our superb #148 couplers and special Log Car Gearboxes & Lids. For use with Kadee® Log Cars and other cars or locomotives that require a lower profile draft gearbox. Package Includes: (2) Pair #148 Whisker® Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank (2) Pair Log Car Snap-Together Gearboxes & Lids (2) Spare #622 Knuckle Springs   Kadee® Magne-Matic® Couplers and Uncouplers are a complete system for your model railroad layout. We've designed every product to work harmoniously with the Magne-Matic® system so that you can focus on enjoying your hobby instead of troubleshooting issues. Magne-Matic® technology ensures smooth and reliable hands-free coupling and uncoupling anywhere.

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#621 HO Scale Torsion Centering Spring for 30-Series Couplers GearboxesOne dozen per package

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For Mounting with Limited Space.Whisker® Coupler 30-Series Coupler Equivalent Gearbox.Similar to the 30-Series Gear Box. Precision engineered to work with all Kadee® Whisker® Couplers. Those of you that have a challenge assembling our 30 series couplers there is an option to look at. By using our #252 draft gear box, and an appropriate Whisker® Coupler is the equivalent to a 30-Series Coupler and so much easier to assemble. The Whisker® Coupler choice has the same last digit as the 30-Series Coupler you want to duplicate. The last digit in each of our HO coupler series are the same configuration in each series. Couplers ending in 8 like the #28, #38, #58, #148, and #158 all are medium length center set couplers and this applies to all the series. So when you get to the point where 30 series couplers are difficult to assemble use a Whisker® Coupler of the appropriate number and a #252 draft gear box. Also, the lid on the #252 snaps on the box to keep the assembly securely together. Examples:If you need a #31 coupler use a #141 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox.If you need a #32 coupler use a #142 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox.If you need a #33 coupler use a #143 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox.If you need a #34 coupler use a #144 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox.If you need a #35 coupler use a #145 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox.If you need a #36 coupler use a #146 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox.If you need a #37 coupler use a #147 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox.If you need a #38 coupler use a #148 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox.If you need a #39 coupler use a #149 Whisker® Coupler with the #252 Gearbox. 2-56 screws are the most commonly used for center hole.Screw length will vary depending on the mounting situation. 10 pair per package Package Includes: (10) Pair #252 HO Scale Small Snap-Together Gearboxes & lids #252 Plastic Draft Small Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   3/8"L x 5/16"W x 9/64"H Works With  -   All Whisker® Couplers Whisker® Coupler in a #252 Gearbox on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -  See 30-Series Coupler you are trying to duplicate. Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Whisker® Coupler in a #252 Gearbox on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -  See 30-Series Coupler you are trying to duplicate. Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

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#233 HO Scale 30-Series Gearboxes & Lids Plastic 30-Series Draft Gearboxes, Draft Gearbox Lids and Spring Lids10 pair per package Draft Gear Box, Draft Gear Box Lid and Spring Lid for 30-Series Couplers. Note: Uses #621 Torsion Centering Spring 2-56 screws are the most commonly used for center hole. Screw length will vary depending on the mounting situation.

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For EMD SD50, SD60 Make your WalthersMainline locos even more realistic in minutes with this Diesel Detail Kit! The complete set of HO grab irons fits the standard locations on the model, and they're made of durable, factory-formed stainless steel wire. The set details one model and includes illustrated instructions. Parts in this set include: Fan guard grab iron Blower duct grab iron 11 standard drop grab irons: four for short hood, seven for long hood Model shown not included.

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This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #621 torsion centering spring and comes complete with #233 insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #34 Magne-Matic® Plastic Coupler is designed mostly for body mounting with limited space either above or below the mounting platform, with or without Draft Gear Box Lid and with Draft Gearbox Lid either on top or bottom. Note: The 30-Series Torsion Spring can be mounted either below or above the coupler shank, but must always be mounted between the Coupler Spring Lid and Draft Gearbox. The #144 Whisker® Metal Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gearbox is equivalent to the #34 Coupler. The Whisker® Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gear box makes for simple and easy assembly. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #34 Plastic Shank Couplers - Short Underset Shank (2) Pair #621 Torsion Centering Spring (2) Pair #233 Gearboxes & Lids (2) Pair #210 Washers (2) Pair #256 - 2-56 Screws (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #34 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Short (1/4") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Underset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #621 Torsion Centering Spring Head  -   Standard Head Works With  -   #233 draft gearboxes #233 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   3/8"L x 5/16"W x 9/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series Couplers #34 in a #233 gearbox on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #34 in a #233 gearbox on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   13/32" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Multi-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43) #1020 Coupler & Special Purpose Tweezers  

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This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #621 torsion centering spring and comes complete with #233 insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #31 Magne-Matic® Plastic Coupler is designed mostly for body mounting with limited space either above or below the mounting platform, with or without Draft Gear Box Lid and with Draft Gearbox Lid either on top or bottom. Note: The 30-Series Torsion Spring can be mounted either below or above the coupler shank, but must always be mounted between the Coupler Spring Lid and Draft Gearbox. The #141 Whisker® Metal Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gearbox is equivalent to the #31 Coupler. The Whisker® Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gear box makes for simple and easy assembly. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #31 Plastic Shank Couplers - Long Underset Shank (2) Pair #621 Torsion Centering Spring (2) Pair #233 Gearboxes & Lids (2) Pair #210 Washers (2) Pair #256 - 2-56 Screws (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #31 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Long (25/64") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Underset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #621 Torsion Centering Spring Head  -   Standard Head Works With  -   #233 draft gearboxes #233 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   3/8"L x 5/16"W x 9/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series Couplers #31 in a #233 gearbox on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #31 in a #233 gearbox on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   13/32" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Multi-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43) #1020 Coupler & Special Purpose Tweezers

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This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #621 torsion centering spring and comes complete with #233 insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #36 Magne-Matic® Plastic Coupler is designed mostly for body mounting with limited space either above or below the mounting platform, with or without Draft Gear Box Lid and with Draft Gearbox Lid either on top or bottom. Note: The 30-Series Torsion Spring can be mounted either below or above the coupler shank, but must always be mounted between the Coupler Spring Lid and Draft Gearbox. The #146 Whisker® Metal Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gearbox is equivalent to the #36 Coupler. The Whisker® Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gear box makes for simple and easy assembly. Other Whisker® Coupler #36 equivalent options include #156 Whisker® "Scale" Metal Coupler when mounted a #252 Snap-together Gearbox. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #36 Plastic Shank Couplers - Long Centerset Shank (2) Pair #621 Torsion Centering Spring (2) Pair #233 Gearboxes & Lids (2) Pair #210 Washers (2) Pair #256 - 2-56 Screws (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #36 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Long (25/64") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #621 Torsion Centering Spring Head  -   Standard Head Works With  -   #233 draft gearboxes #233 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   3/8"L x 5/16"W x 9/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series Couplers #36 in a #233 gearbox on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   1/2" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #36 in a #233 gearbox on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Multi-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43) #1020 Coupler & Special Purpose Tweezers

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This 3/4 size coupler has an extended Trip Pin mounted on a narrow gauge coupler to use with light duty old time equipment. The #711 & #712 works with Kadee's® full size HO-Scale Couplers. With this smaller coupler, gathering will not be as great nor can they bear the same loads as Kadee's® HO Couplers. They should easily handle loads common to the pre-1900 era. This industry leading coupler features a plastic coupler and coil centering spring and comes complete with a insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #711 Magne-Matic® Split Shank Couplers may be body mounted on any flat surface; HO-Scale locomotives or rolling stock.(The #702 Coupler Assembly Fixture can be used to ease assembly) It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. Unassembled Kit 0-48 or 0-80 screws are the most commonly used screws.Screw length will very depending on the mounting situation.Package Includes: (2) Pair Unassembled Split Shank Couplers (2) Pair Unassembled Gearboxes & Lids (5) Each #711 Trip Pins (6) Each #636 Centering Springs (4) Each #402 Self Tapping Screws 0-48 x 1/4" #711 Split Shank Coupler Features: Material  -   Plastic Shank Length  -   (3/16") Coupler Offset  -   Centerset #711 Gearbox Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   27/64"L x 15/64"W x 1/8"H Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   11/32" Centerline  -   9/32" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -  0-48 Screw. (Screw length will vary) no less then 1/4" length.

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The #178 Kadee® Magne-Matic® Coupler features a "Scale" Metal Whisker® Coupler (a smaller head coupler which is more to scale and is patterned after the type 'E" couplers), insulated "Scale" Draft Gear Box and Lid with rear and center screw holes for mounting. 2-56 screws are the most commonly used for center hole. 0-48 or 0-80 screws are used for rear hole.Screw length will very depending on the mounting situation. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. Package Includes: (2) Pair #178 Scale Whisker® Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank (2) Pair #178 Scale Snap-Together Gearboxes and lids (2) #625 Knuckle Springs #178 Scale Whisker® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #625 Centering System  -   Whisker® Head  -   "Scale" Head #178 Snap-Together Gearbox Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Lid Type  -   Snap-Together Dimensions  -   19/32"L x 17/64"W x 5/32"H Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Rear Hole  -  0-48 or 0-80 are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

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This 3/4 size coupler has an extended Trip Pin mounted on a narrow gauge coupler to use with light duty old time equipment. The #711 & #712 works with Kadee's® full size HO-Scale Couplers. With this smaller coupler, gathering will not be as great nor can they bear the same loads as Kadee's® HO Couplers. They should easily handle loads common to the pre-1900 era. This industry leading coupler features a plastic coupler and coil centering spring and comes complete with a insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #712 Magne-Matic® Split Shank Couplers may be body mounted on any flat surface; HO-Scale locomotives or rolling stock.(The #702 Coupler Assembly Fixture can be used to ease assembly) It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. Unassembled KitRust colored 0-48 or 0-80 screws are the most commonly used screws.Screw length will very depending on the mounting situation.Package Includes: (2) Pair Unassembled Split Shank Couplers (2) Pair Unassembled Gearboxes & Lids (5) Each #712 Trip Pins (6) Each #636 Centering Springs (4) Each #402 Self Tapping Screws 0-48 x 1/4" #712 Split Shank Coupler Features: Material  -   Plastic Shank Length  -   (3/16") Coupler Offset  -   Centerset #712 Gearbox Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   27/64"L x 15/64"W x 1/8"H Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   11/32" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -  0-48 Screw. (Screw length will vary) no less then 1/4" length.

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This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #621 torsion centering spring and comes complete with #233 insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #39 Magne-Matic® Plastic Coupler is designed mostly for body mounting with limited space either above or below the mounting platform, with or without Draft Gear Box Lid and with Draft Gearbox Lid either on top or bottom. Note: The 30-Series Torsion Spring can be mounted either below or above the coupler shank, but must always be mounted between the Coupler Spring Lid and Draft Gearbox. The #149 Whisker® Metal Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gearbox is equivalent to the #39 Coupler. The Whisker® Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gear box makes for simple and easy assembly. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. Package Includes: (2) Pair #39 Plastic Shank Couplers - Long Overset Shank (2) Pair #621 Torsion Centering Spring (2) Pair #233 Gearboxes & Lids (2) Pair #210 Washers (2) Pair #256 - 2-56 Screws (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #39 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Long (25/64") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Overset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #621 Torsion Centering Spring Head  -   Standard Head Works With  -   #233 draft gearboxes #233 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   3/8"L x 5/16"W x 9/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series Couplers #39 in a #233 gearbox on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   35/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #39 in a #233 gearbox on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   1/2" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

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